Happy St. Patricks Day from Oscar and Roxy

Getting set to enjoy the day, Roxy and Oscar are dressed and ready to take on the excitement that is, St. Patricks Day.

Roxy and Oscar would also like to remind you;

"Don't be a Dummy, Enjoy responsibly"

Found Bree!

We all know Bree from the famous Lord of the Rings books. But does Bree really exist? You need look no more, I found it. While out and about one day I saw this.

After following this sign a short way I found this...

Well now I was hot on the trail of finding Bree. Following the road a bit further and iw as amazed to find the one and only city of Bree. It looked a bit less like I had imagined in the books but surprisingly similar to the Bree of the famous MMO Lord of the Rings online. (wink)

Now I can go to the Prancing pony any time I like for a Pint of Ale ..yes, it comes in pints!

Speaking of pints. Happt St. Patricks Day to all. Be sure to enjoy the day, have a green pint of ya like, eat some Corned Beef and Cabbage, and laugh until your sides hurt. Remember to love with all you have and live like there's no tomorrow every day.

Until Next time.

Laugh, Love, and Live

Peter Jackson Blog #6 The Hobbit Production

Here is the latest and greatest in the on-going Blog of the making of the much anticipated film, The Hobbit. I for one am very excited to see this coming together and cannot wait to see this on the big screen next December. For now, enjoy the behind the scenes and we'll see you, at the movies.

The Hobbit- Peter Jackson Vlog #5

Another installment of the production of the much anticipated adaptation of the Prelude to the Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein, The Hobbit. I have been waiting for this movie for years and I am SO excited that it will be released this year. Join me in watching the Peter Jackson Blog video of production of the Hobbit.

Enjoy.

Brave- by Pixar

Looks really good. I am a traditionalist in as much as I prefer Stop Motion Animation,. howver this looks good and the story sounds great.

Enjoy.

2112 Rush

In honor of today being 2-1-12 here is the fantastic song by the Legendary rock group RUSH. 2112 was then and is now a great piece of music! When they originally put it out they caught flack for making a song that ws over 20 minutes long. They have always been ground breakers and true musicians.

Enjoy and happy 2112

Early Jeff Dunham

Here is agreat clip I stumbled onto on Youtube and must say I have watched a lot of Jeff Dunahm videos for years but have never saw this one.  Early Peanut and Jeff along with a baby?  hmm..Paris love child?  Maybe..just watch.

Enjoy.

2012 Vent Haven Ventriloquist ConVention

Be sure to check out the line up and details for this years Ventriloquist ConVention.

I am excited for the new venue and the appearance of Ronn Lucas at this years ConVention. It is also a great time to see those wonderful people I do not get to see throughout the year.

Chec out the Vent Haven conVention web site here.

Jeff Dunham on Bill O'reilly

I am sure I posted this before but I really think the short clip of Jeff when he was 13(I believe he said it was when he was 13 in his book) with Bill O'Reilly show how great his skill is and his character Monty Ballew.  Obviously Jeff has gone on to make comedy history and deservedly so.  His dedication to his dreams and hard work prove you can achieve your goals if only you stick to it and strive for greatness. 

Way to go Jeff!

Side note:  Just heard an interview with Jeff on Opie and Anothony on youtube and he said he was 14 in the interview.

Happy New Year!!

With 2011 becoming a memory and 2012 getting ready to kick off, We wanted to say thank you to everyone we had the great opportunity to spend time with, to talk to, to share with, and to learn from during 2011.

Going to the ventriloquist Convention in July is always a highlight and you can read about it in my July and August posts. It was a Wonderful tribute to the Great Jimmy Nelson. We're looking forward to seeing all of you again in July 2012 and hopefully we will have a surprise or two in store.



2012 has some interesting and fun things in store for all of us. IT continues to be the 150th commemorations of the American Civil War with some major battles such as thye Battle of Antietam in Maryland.  Lets take some time to remember those who gave all then and now to keep this great nation free.



 It is also the 200th anniversary of the war of 1812. I recently learned there was a very sizable battle that took place here in Michigan near what is now Trenton. I am looking to read more about it.

   2012 is also the year the Mayan calendar runs out so there is the scare about that. I recall when iw as in 8th grade the planets were going to align and that was supposed to cause the world to end as well, but here I am writing this blog some 30 years later, HOLY MOLEY 30 years later! where does the time go?? ha! Well my friends I think this too will pass without catastrophic events other than the man made events resulting from their paranoia. Well at least I hope so! hehe.



For now, have a VERY Happy New Year and we look forward to seeing everyone soon.



Tim Minchin Comedy

I heard of Tim Minchin while driving home listening to a comedy channel on the radio. Went on you tube and found so much more of his material. He is quite funny.

This has become one of our favorites.

Enjoy.

ParaNorman

OK,this looks great! Not sure how I missed the this before but next August is going to see another GREAT animation from Laika, same people who made Coraline, called ParaNorman. Check out the trailer below and as I learn more I will post it here.

Enjoy.



(thought I posted this on the 5th but somehow it was saved as a draft. Oooops! )

Jay Johnson on the MDA Labor Day Telethon

Great performance by Jay Johnson and his friend, the Worlds only Genus Reptilious Articulous. (If I spelled that correctly hehe).

Jay has fantastic lip control and brings his characters to life with such apparent ease. A great inspiration to Vents as well as VERY entertaining to all who get the chance to see him perform.

Check out his one man show, "The Two and Only" if you get the chance.

Edgar Bergen Creates his lovable characters

This is a great clip from the AMC special on Bergen. Not too sure all of the details are 100% correct but a great clip non the less.

Enjoy

Jeff Dunham ABC Interview

Here is a great interview with Americas leading entertainer, Jeff Dunham.

Enjoy.



Check out his website for tour dates and cool stuff.

Ok..last Songify but this one is even better!

The video says it all......

Another Songify

Here is another great songify video.



And remember,

"Reality hits you hard Bro."

Songify

OK so Tim and I were taling and he had to show me this. Hilarious! These guys will "Songify" about anythying and a lot of it is funny as heck.

Check out Chalrie Sheens new hit !

Pirates! Band of Misfits by Aardman animation

It's so great to see a new Stop Motion animated movie coming out. I originally posted the trailer a few months ago but here it is again with a 2nd video of great behind the scenes.

Here is the trailer , enjoy!



Here is the behind the scenes of the Latest Aardman adventure due out Spring of 2012, The Pirates! Band of misfits.

Check it out.

Jeff Dunham Biography Special

Tonight there will be a special on the Biography channel about Jeff Dunham and his career as a Ventriloquist. I have read the book and listened to the audio version and I know Jeff has worked hard to get where he is and even harder to maintain it. This looks like a wonderful behind the scenes look into his world through the good and bad times. I am looking forwad to seeing this.

Kudos to you Jeff!

here is a clip from the special.



And if you haven't read his book yet, grab a copy and I promise you will love it!

Have a Great day!

CJ